The Chandrasekhar limit is now accepted to be approximately 1.4 times the mass of sun; any white dwarf (a small very dense star that is typically the size of a planet) with less than this mass will stay a white dwarf forever, while a star that exceeds this mass is destined to end its life in that most violent explosions: A Supernova.
After which Nobel Laureate in Physics was this limit named - Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
- The document is a quiz with multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about various topics like logos, brands, movies, geography etc.
- It provides clues and context for each question to allow participants to identify the right answer.
- 15 questions are included with the corresponding answers provided at the end.
- The document appears to be information about a prelims competition being held, providing details like there being 30 questions, points being awarded per correct answer, and the top 8 teams advancing to the finals.
- It includes questions on topics like famous CEOs, global brands, and locations in Bangalore to connect through descriptions.
- The questions are seeking short answers, names, or connections to fill in blanks or identify people, places, companies, and other terms.
The document describes a business quiz finals between Vivek and Venky. It provides the rules of the quiz which includes 20 questions that can be answered directly or passed to the other player. Players receive +10 points for correct answers and can choose to "pounce" on a question for +10/-10 points. The quiz is played in a clockwise direction with infinite bouncing of questions between players.
After a hiatus of 2 years, XQuizzite successfully conducted Inquizzitive- The Open General Quiz as a part of Xpressions'21 on 17th and 20th Feb, 2022 and 800+ participants had registered for the quiz which offered prizes worth INR 15,000 rupees.
This round consisted of 16 questions which were on pounce and part of the technology & business quiz which was conducted as a part of Symbhav 2014 on 23 February 2014!
Prelims with answers-Les Quizerables (General Quiz) in RoobarooAtharva
1. The document provides details about an upcoming quiz competition including rules, sample questions from the preliminary round, and clues.
2. Sample questions cover topics like architecture, Greek mythology, food origins, pop culture references, dance forms, history, and more.
3. Correct answers are provided for each question along with clues if teams cannot answer.
- The document is a quiz with multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about various topics like logos, brands, movies, geography etc.
- It provides clues and context for each question to allow participants to identify the right answer.
- 15 questions are included with the corresponding answers provided at the end.
- The document appears to be information about a prelims competition being held, providing details like there being 30 questions, points being awarded per correct answer, and the top 8 teams advancing to the finals.
- It includes questions on topics like famous CEOs, global brands, and locations in Bangalore to connect through descriptions.
- The questions are seeking short answers, names, or connections to fill in blanks or identify people, places, companies, and other terms.
The document describes a business quiz finals between Vivek and Venky. It provides the rules of the quiz which includes 20 questions that can be answered directly or passed to the other player. Players receive +10 points for correct answers and can choose to "pounce" on a question for +10/-10 points. The quiz is played in a clockwise direction with infinite bouncing of questions between players.
After a hiatus of 2 years, XQuizzite successfully conducted Inquizzitive- The Open General Quiz as a part of Xpressions'21 on 17th and 20th Feb, 2022 and 800+ participants had registered for the quiz which offered prizes worth INR 15,000 rupees.
This round consisted of 16 questions which were on pounce and part of the technology & business quiz which was conducted as a part of Symbhav 2014 on 23 February 2014!
Prelims with answers-Les Quizerables (General Quiz) in RoobarooAtharva
1. The document provides details about an upcoming quiz competition including rules, sample questions from the preliminary round, and clues.
2. Sample questions cover topics like architecture, Greek mythology, food origins, pop culture references, dance forms, history, and more.
3. Correct answers are provided for each question along with clues if teams cannot answer.
The document appears to be a quiz with questions about various topics including movies, logos, animals, geography, and history. It includes 10 visual questions to identify along with written questions in multiple rounds. The written questions cover topics like economics, Indian institutions and cities, famous figures, and events. The quiz is structured in a way to test general knowledge through visual and written questions with points awarded for correct answers.
This document provides a quiz with questions and answers about various topics. It begins with prelim questions on topics like movies, music, and brands. It then provides the rules for the final round, which includes 25 additional questions on topics like current events, history, literature, and popular culture. Many questions include references and clues to help deduce the right answer. The document tests a wide range of general knowledge.
The document appears to be a quiz containing 26 multiple choice questions labeled A through Z. It provides context and clues for identifying various companies, brands, and other concepts. The questions cover a wide range of topics related to business, technology, and current events.
This document provides the details of a real quizzing event, including the names of the quiz masters, rules of the quiz, and 20 multiple choice questions with answer options. Participants can earn +10 points for correct answers and receive negative marks for incorrect answers, as determined by the quiz masters. The quiz masters' decisions are final.
The document is a quiz on business, literature and arts containing 25 questions and 2 tie-breakers. It provides the rules for the quiz which include 25 questions on the topic areas, no negative marking, noting starred questions, and the top 8 teams will qualify for finals. Sample questions include identifying famous works of literature and their authors, companies and brands, and works of art.
Bizzdom : The Business Quiz (2015)- PrelimsRachit Jain
This document contains the rules and questions for a business quiz competition. It lists 20 multiple choice questions about business and economics topics. The rules state there are 20 questions worth 1 point each, with questions 5, 10, 15 and 20 being tie-breaker questions. Both parts of two-part questions must be answered correctly unless otherwise specified. There is no negative marking and the top 6 teams will qualify for the finals.
Here are some of the key members of the PayPal Mafia and companies they founded:
- Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal): Founders Fund, Palantir Technologies, Clarium Capital, Valar Ventures
- Max Levchin (co-founder of PayPal): Affirm, HVF, Glow
- Reid Hoffman (early PayPal executive): LinkedIn, Greylock Partners, Masters of Scale podcast
- Elon Musk (early PayPal executive): Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink
- Ken Howery (early PayPal executive): Founders Fund
- Luke Nosek (early PayPal executive): Founders Fund
Literary Affairs Committee (LAC), SVNIT Surat presents India Quiz 2022 on the occasion of Republic Day 2022. This was the final round for the final 8 teams, out of 400 teams, all across India.
The document is a quiz with 15 multiple choice questions about business, technology and pop culture. It provides context and images for each question. The questions cover topics like famous waterfalls, expensive music albums, tennis players, cryptocurrencies, telecommunications milestones, social networking apps, board games, open source software, hotels, VHS vs Betamax, anime, Islamic sites, mountain climbing, and physics. The summary provides a high-level overview without copying significant content from the copyrighted quiz questions.
- This quiz consists of multiple rounds with different rules for scoring in each round. The first round is a Pounce and Bounce round with +10 for a direct answer and 0 for a pounce, -15 for a bounce.
- Subsequent rounds include a Mega Connect round, Category round, and Audio/Visual round which may include gambling rules.
- The Quiz Master's decisions are final and questions cover a range of topics from movies and business to history, science, and current events.
This document contains a quiz with multiple choice questions about various topics. It asks the reader to identify:
1) The legal right to use and enjoy property belonging to another.
2) The difference between the face value and production cost of coins.
3) A gold coin first introduced by Sher Shah Suri that was equivalent to 15 silver rupees.
It then provides potential answers to select from for each question.
The document provides information on the prizes and rules for an upcoming quiz competition. For the first prize, winners will receive the Dr. MR Doreswamy Trophy for Quizzing Excellence, Rs. 15,000, individual trophies, certificates, and book vouchers. Second and third prize winners will receive Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively, along with individual trophies, certificates and book vouchers. The quiz will have 5 rounds with different formats and scoring systems. General rules are explained such as the quizmaster being omnipotent during the event.
This document contains 20 multiple choice quiz questions about topics relating to Indian culture, history, mythology and geography. The questions cover subjects such as chakras in yoga traditions, famous music albums, shadow puppetry in Java, mathematical concepts in ancient texts, festivals and traditions across India. Strict rules are outlined that prohibit googling and provide points for correct answers.
An in-house quiz organised at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, by Anmol Dhawan & Prabhav Vasistha - who know their business like nobody's business.
This document contains a summary of a big quiz that took place on March 30, 2019 by Vishnu. It includes multiple choice and fill in the blank questions on topics ranging from history, geography, literature, and pop culture. The questions test knowledge on companies, events, people, places and their relationships. The quiz covers a wide range of trivia.
Science and Technology Quiz by Quiz Club NITW Quiz Club NITW
The document provides rules and questions for a SciTech quiz competition. It states there will be 20 questions, with 1 point per question and no negative marking. The top 8 teams will qualify for the finals. Sample questions are provided covering topics like Google doodles, company mergers, natural phenomena, famous people and companies, technology, art, and more. The questions require identifying people, companies, events, technologies, artworks and other concepts.
Ratan Tata completed his B.Sc from Cornell University and an advanced management program from Harvard University. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Ohio State University. Ratan Tata was a member of the international advisory board of Chase Manhattan Corp. He was put in charge of Nelco in 1971. Ratan Tata replaced Russi Modi as the first chairman to be sacked in Tata Group companies. Ratan Tata's mother Soonoo Tata was first married to Naval Tata then Sir J.J. Ratan Tata's brother Jimmy died in an accident and Noel was his half brother. Ratan Tata himself launched the Tata Nano car. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry
The document describes the rules for a quiz competition involving multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, and puzzles to unscramble letters into words. Players can earn points for correct answers and lose points for incorrect answers. A variety of topics are covered in the questions, including history, literature, sports, and science.
This document provides the rules and questions for a 20 question quiz called "Gen Quiz". The questions cover a range of topics including labor slogans, TV catchphrases, ice cream origins, mythology, and more. Participants were instructed to type 'x' in the chat to signal they want to answer and then unmute to provide their response. The quiz seemed to have a lighthearted and casual atmosphere.
The document appears to be a quiz with questions about various topics including movies, logos, animals, geography, and history. It includes 10 visual questions to identify along with written questions in multiple rounds. The written questions cover topics like economics, Indian institutions and cities, famous figures, and events. The quiz is structured in a way to test general knowledge through visual and written questions with points awarded for correct answers.
This document provides a quiz with questions and answers about various topics. It begins with prelim questions on topics like movies, music, and brands. It then provides the rules for the final round, which includes 25 additional questions on topics like current events, history, literature, and popular culture. Many questions include references and clues to help deduce the right answer. The document tests a wide range of general knowledge.
The document appears to be a quiz containing 26 multiple choice questions labeled A through Z. It provides context and clues for identifying various companies, brands, and other concepts. The questions cover a wide range of topics related to business, technology, and current events.
This document provides the details of a real quizzing event, including the names of the quiz masters, rules of the quiz, and 20 multiple choice questions with answer options. Participants can earn +10 points for correct answers and receive negative marks for incorrect answers, as determined by the quiz masters. The quiz masters' decisions are final.
The document is a quiz on business, literature and arts containing 25 questions and 2 tie-breakers. It provides the rules for the quiz which include 25 questions on the topic areas, no negative marking, noting starred questions, and the top 8 teams will qualify for finals. Sample questions include identifying famous works of literature and their authors, companies and brands, and works of art.
Bizzdom : The Business Quiz (2015)- PrelimsRachit Jain
This document contains the rules and questions for a business quiz competition. It lists 20 multiple choice questions about business and economics topics. The rules state there are 20 questions worth 1 point each, with questions 5, 10, 15 and 20 being tie-breaker questions. Both parts of two-part questions must be answered correctly unless otherwise specified. There is no negative marking and the top 6 teams will qualify for the finals.
Here are some of the key members of the PayPal Mafia and companies they founded:
- Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal): Founders Fund, Palantir Technologies, Clarium Capital, Valar Ventures
- Max Levchin (co-founder of PayPal): Affirm, HVF, Glow
- Reid Hoffman (early PayPal executive): LinkedIn, Greylock Partners, Masters of Scale podcast
- Elon Musk (early PayPal executive): Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink
- Ken Howery (early PayPal executive): Founders Fund
- Luke Nosek (early PayPal executive): Founders Fund
Literary Affairs Committee (LAC), SVNIT Surat presents India Quiz 2022 on the occasion of Republic Day 2022. This was the final round for the final 8 teams, out of 400 teams, all across India.
The document is a quiz with 15 multiple choice questions about business, technology and pop culture. It provides context and images for each question. The questions cover topics like famous waterfalls, expensive music albums, tennis players, cryptocurrencies, telecommunications milestones, social networking apps, board games, open source software, hotels, VHS vs Betamax, anime, Islamic sites, mountain climbing, and physics. The summary provides a high-level overview without copying significant content from the copyrighted quiz questions.
- This quiz consists of multiple rounds with different rules for scoring in each round. The first round is a Pounce and Bounce round with +10 for a direct answer and 0 for a pounce, -15 for a bounce.
- Subsequent rounds include a Mega Connect round, Category round, and Audio/Visual round which may include gambling rules.
- The Quiz Master's decisions are final and questions cover a range of topics from movies and business to history, science, and current events.
This document contains a quiz with multiple choice questions about various topics. It asks the reader to identify:
1) The legal right to use and enjoy property belonging to another.
2) The difference between the face value and production cost of coins.
3) A gold coin first introduced by Sher Shah Suri that was equivalent to 15 silver rupees.
It then provides potential answers to select from for each question.
The document provides information on the prizes and rules for an upcoming quiz competition. For the first prize, winners will receive the Dr. MR Doreswamy Trophy for Quizzing Excellence, Rs. 15,000, individual trophies, certificates, and book vouchers. Second and third prize winners will receive Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively, along with individual trophies, certificates and book vouchers. The quiz will have 5 rounds with different formats and scoring systems. General rules are explained such as the quizmaster being omnipotent during the event.
This document contains 20 multiple choice quiz questions about topics relating to Indian culture, history, mythology and geography. The questions cover subjects such as chakras in yoga traditions, famous music albums, shadow puppetry in Java, mathematical concepts in ancient texts, festivals and traditions across India. Strict rules are outlined that prohibit googling and provide points for correct answers.
An in-house quiz organised at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, by Anmol Dhawan & Prabhav Vasistha - who know their business like nobody's business.
This document contains a summary of a big quiz that took place on March 30, 2019 by Vishnu. It includes multiple choice and fill in the blank questions on topics ranging from history, geography, literature, and pop culture. The questions test knowledge on companies, events, people, places and their relationships. The quiz covers a wide range of trivia.
Science and Technology Quiz by Quiz Club NITW Quiz Club NITW
The document provides rules and questions for a SciTech quiz competition. It states there will be 20 questions, with 1 point per question and no negative marking. The top 8 teams will qualify for the finals. Sample questions are provided covering topics like Google doodles, company mergers, natural phenomena, famous people and companies, technology, art, and more. The questions require identifying people, companies, events, technologies, artworks and other concepts.
Ratan Tata completed his B.Sc from Cornell University and an advanced management program from Harvard University. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Ohio State University. Ratan Tata was a member of the international advisory board of Chase Manhattan Corp. He was put in charge of Nelco in 1971. Ratan Tata replaced Russi Modi as the first chairman to be sacked in Tata Group companies. Ratan Tata's mother Soonoo Tata was first married to Naval Tata then Sir J.J. Ratan Tata's brother Jimmy died in an accident and Noel was his half brother. Ratan Tata himself launched the Tata Nano car. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry
The document describes the rules for a quiz competition involving multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, and puzzles to unscramble letters into words. Players can earn points for correct answers and lose points for incorrect answers. A variety of topics are covered in the questions, including history, literature, sports, and science.
This document provides the rules and questions for a 20 question quiz called "Gen Quiz". The questions cover a range of topics including labor slogans, TV catchphrases, ice cream origins, mythology, and more. Participants were instructed to type 'x' in the chat to signal they want to answer and then unmute to provide their response. The quiz seemed to have a lighthearted and casual atmosphere.
The document contains details about a business quiz competition including its objectives and 4 rounds of questions on general awareness, sports, business, and current affairs. The objectives are to encourage students to explore knowledge, build self-esteem, empower students to use knowledge regarding trends, and motivate students towards full development while having fun learning. Each round contains multiple choice questions on topics related to that category.
Founders & CEOs Business Quiz by Varghese MathewVarghese Mathew
This document contains a quiz about 15 business personalities including the founders and CEOs of companies like Tumblr, Apple, Hotmail, Bharti Enterprises, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Yahoo, Oracle, Facebook, Wipro, Aditya Birla Group, and Bajaj Group. Each question provides the name and role of an individual in their respective company.
10 Indian Personalities quiz (Anveshana 2014)Chetan Joshi
Deepindar Goyal is the founder of Zomato, an online restaurant discovery guide providing information on home delivery, dining out, cafes and nightlife in cities across 11 countries.
Siliguri Quiz Club, Confluence 2017 by Adwitiya MaitrySiliguri Quiz Club
Niall John Quinn is an Irish former professional footballer who played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Sunderland in the Premier League. He received 92 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team. Quinn was also the ex-chairman of Sunderland football club and served as the club's director of international development until stepping down in 2012.
- The document describes a quiz competition with 3 rounds of questions on various topics covering history, people, places, science and technology.
- The first round had 12 direct questions on the app Pounce with points awarded for correct or passed answers.
- The second round involved 6 visual questions on Pounce about people, monuments and events.
- The third round consisted of 6 direct questions again on Pounce with point scoring.
This document contains the questions and answers from multiple quiz rounds. It begins with a 15 question round about various cities in India associated with Gandhi's ashes. Another question identifies Rakeysh O P Mehra and discusses his movie Rang De Basanti. A third question is answered as Indian housewives holding 11% of the world's gold reserves.
The document provides details about an upcoming general quiz called "The Pledge" hosted by Ashish Thakur and Biswajit Panda. It outlines the structure of the quiz, including prelims, 8 quarters of questions, and a connect round. It provides some sample questions and answers to familiarize participants with the format and difficulty of questions that may be asked.
The allegory being referred to is Plato's Allegory of the Cave. In his work The Republic, Plato likened people untrained in the study of philosophy to prisoners chained in a cave, unable to turn their heads. All they can see is the wall of the cave, upon which shadows of objects outside are projected by a fire behind them. The shadows are the closest they ever get to seeing reality. One prisoner is freed, turns around and sees the fire, then journeys outside and sees the true forms of nature and objects. Upon returning to the cave, the once-freed prisoner tries to convince the other prisoners of the truer world outside, but they laugh and don't believe him. The allegory is meant to
INDIA QUIZ Finals- Presented by QuizInc, NIT Duragpur 2018-19QuizIncNITDurgapur
This document provides details about Round 1 of a quiz competition between 8 teams. It consists of 16 multiple choice questions moving from Team 1 to Team 8 and back. Pounce and finite bounce scoring rules apply, with pounce questions worth +20/-10 points and direct questions +10/0 points. The quizmaster's decision is final. Sample questions are provided about identifying people related to the Pataudi family in India and England cricket, contributions of the Chola and Pallava dynasties to clothing, and the building in Rishikesh where The Beatles stayed that is now an art gallery.
The document discusses various trivia questions and their answers. Some key details include:
- Question 1 asks about a 2010 movie inspired by a painting, with the answer being "Tangled".
- Question 11 discusses a letter supposedly written by Jack the Ripper to George Lusk, including an excerpt from the letter.
- Question 16 identifies the Zero Milestone monument in Nagpur and refers to the city as the "Center of India".
- Multiple questions discuss people, movies, events and other trivia from around the world.
1. The document contains details about a general quiz with 2 rounds and 40 questions total. It provides questions on various topics and asks the participant to identify terms or choose the correct answer from multiple choice safety slides.
2. It quizzes the participant on topics like famous roads, psychological terms, businesses, scientific studies, historical events, movies, novels, sports, and more. Visual clues like images and diagrams are also provided in some questions.
3. The questions range in difficulty and come from diverse categories to test general knowledge.
The document describes several events and topics:
1. Public riots took place at a theatre in Malaysia in 2007 causing $20,000 in damages over an undisclosed reason.
2. It provides examples of terms used for marbles and games.
3. It mentions appearances of marbles in Hollywood films from the 1960s and mentions Honda becoming a racing partner in 2004.
To KwEEz A Maniac Batch - Finals @ IIM KozhikodeAtharva
The document provides information about an upcoming quiz competition hosted by Atharva - The Quizzing Club of IIMK. It includes the names of the organizers and links to follow them on social media. Various topics are listed that may be included in the quiz such as literature, religion, movies, and companies.
1. The document provides details of a general quiz held on November 5th, 2014 including the quizmaster, technical support, and rounds of prelim questions and answers.
2. It lists 20 multiple choice questions and answers on topics ranging from history, sports, movies, science and technology, and current events.
3. The questions include identifying people, logos, events, and organizations from images or descriptions.
This quiz had several rounds testing knowledge of people, events, quotes and connecting unrelated topics. It included two rounds of infinite pounce questions with points awarded for correct answers. A written round featured 8 famous quotes to identify who said them. The final round presented unrelated topics in different slides and challenged players to determine they were all NASA spinoff technologies now used in civilian applications. The quiz covered a wide range of topics in a competitive trivia format.
1. Andrew J. Beveridge used network science to analyze character relationships in "A Song of Ice and Fire" and found that Tyrion Lannister is the most important character.
2. The Clegane brothers are descended from a house whose sigil is three dogs. The first Clegane was knighted for saving Lord Tytos Lannister from a lioness.
3. The song explores one of the biggest secrets in Game of Thrones - Tyrion Lannister's relationship with the prostitute Shae. The song is first seen being sung by a performer named Symon Silver Tongue in the book "A Storm of Swords".
1. The document describes the rules for a quiz competition including points awarded for correct and wrong answers, bonus rounds, and special powers that can be used during the competition.
2. The topics covered in the quiz are listed as India, Science and Technology, World/General, Sports, Literature, and Entertainment.
3. Dates and details are provided about something that started in October 2014 and now has 15 types but is decreasing in popularity.
On the occasion of Synapse- 2015, The All Odisha Inter-Medical College Meet, The Academic Society of SCB Medical College, Cuttack organized a general quiz competition. It is a testimony to the fact that when it comes to quizzing and producing good quizzers, we, the medical students of SCB Medical College do not lag behind. Go through the slides and test yourselves... A challenge for all the Medical colleges and other colleges of the country. This is the MAINS round, the finale. It includes various rounds. U will find rounds on google doodles, amul ads, logos and brands, history, sports, etc. TEST YOURSELVES...
Udaya Kumar is a professor at IIT Guwahati who received a prize of Rs. 250,000 for his doctoral research focusing on Tamil typography. He is the son of former DMK MLA N. Dharmalingam from Tamil Nadu and has interests in graphic design, typography, and type design research.
Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl: Hollywood Meets America’s Favorite Gamegreendigital
Introduction
Leonardo DiCaprio is synonymous with Hollywood stardom and acclaimed performances. has a unique connection with one of America's most beloved sports events—the Super Bowl. The "Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl" phenomenon combines the worlds of cinema and sports. drawing attention from fans of both domains. This article delves into the multifaceted relationship between DiCaprio and the Super Bowl. exploring his appearances at the event, His involvement in Super Bowl advertisements. and his cultural impact that bridges the gap between these two massive entertainment industries.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is also renowned for his environmental activism. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global conservation efforts. His commitment to ecological issues often intersects with his public appearances. including those related to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl: An American Institution
History and Significance
The Super Bowl is the National Football League (NFL) championship game. is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. First played in 1967, the Super Bowl has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. featuring high-profile halftime shows, memorable advertisements, and significant media coverage. The event attracts a diverse audience, from avid sports fans to casual viewers. making it a prime platform for celebrities to appear.
Entertainment and Advertisements
The Super Bowl is not only about football but also about entertainment. The halftime show features performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry. while the commercials are often as anticipated as the game itself. Companies invest millions in Super Bowl ads. creating iconic and sometimes controversial commercials that capture public attention.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
Leonardo DiCaprio's presence at the Super Bowl has noted several times. As a high-profile celebrity. DiCaprio attracts
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Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfoliogreendigital
Introduction
Leonardo DiCaprio, A name synonymous with Hollywood excellence. is not only known for his stellar acting career but also for his impressive real estate investments. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" is a topic that piques the interest of many. as the Oscar-winning actor has amassed a diverse portfolio of luxurious properties. DiCaprio's homes reflect his varied tastes and commitment to sustainability. from retreats to historic mansions. This article will delve into the fascinating world of Leonardo DiCaprio's real estate. Exploring the details of his most notable residences. and the unique aspects that make them stand out.
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Leonardo DiCaprio House: Malibu Beachfront Retreat
A Prime Location
His Malibu beachfront house is one of the most famous properties in Leonardo DiCaprio's real estate portfolio. Situated in the exclusive Carbon Beach. also known as "Billionaire's Beach," this property boasts stunning ocean views and private beach access. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Malibu is a testament to the actor's love for the sea and his penchant for luxurious living.
Architectural Highlights
The Malibu house features a modern design with clean lines, large windows. and open spaces blending indoor and outdoor living. The expansive deck and patio areas provide ample space for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet sunset. The house has state-of-the-art amenities. including a gourmet kitchen, a home theatre, and many guest suites.
Sustainable Features
Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known environmental activist. whose Malibu house reflects his commitment to sustainability. The property incorporates solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and sustainable building materials. The landscaping around the house is also designed to be water-efficient. featuring drought-resistant plants and intelligent irrigation systems.
Leonardo DiCaprio House: Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Privacy and Seclusion
Another remarkable property in Leonardo DiCaprio's collection is his Hollywood Hills house. This secluded retreat offers privacy and tranquility. making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Hollywood Hills nestled among lush greenery. and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes.
Design and Amenities
The Hollywood Hills house is a mid-century modern gem characterized by its sleek design and floor-to-ceiling windows. The open-concept living space is perfect for entertaining. while the cozy bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat. The property also features a swimming pool, and outdoor dining area. and a spacious deck that overlooks the cityscape.
Environmental Initiatives
The Hollywood Hills house incorporates several green features that are in line with DiCaprio's environmental values. The home has solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and a rainwater harvesting system. Additionally, the landscaping designed to support local wildlife and promote
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspirationgreendigital
Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
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In the early 20
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Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
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4. • 1. There were several Indians who contributed to this operation, most of
them being the Punjabi Muslims. Although not factually known, the exact
number of Indians who participated in this contribution, what is known
though is that there were four companies of the Mule service that came as
a part of Royal Indian Army service corps, which amounted to be about
2700 in number. An Indian Soldier Jemadar Maula Dad Khan showed
immense courage and coolness in protecting his men and the 2700 mules.
Since after the operation was over, the mules could not be taken back with
them, they were offered to the local people.
• A particular historian talks about the Indians contribution to the operation
as, “particularly cool under fire and well organised during retreat”.
• This operation was recently brought to limelight and the Indian
contribution was completely ignored which triggered anger and
disappointment amongst lots of historians and columnists in India.
• Lieutenant Commander Manish Tayal of the Royal Navy expressed
regretfully, “a missed opportunity to tell the story of the lascars”.
• Which operation am I talking about?
7. • 2. The contest was judged by a three-member screening
committee, led by famous artist Satish Gujral. The other
two members were a NITI Aayog member and a NHSRCL
official.
• Three entries were shortlisted after an initial screening.
The top entry was selected from NID Ahmadabad, and the
second from the school of Planning and Architecture in
Delhi, and the third from the NID Bangalore.
• The participants were required to send in their applications
between April 19 and May 18. Eventually the “X” was
chosen as it represents speed. It has blue and red lines,
which according to the sources “symbolise calm and
reliability”.
• What is being talked about and Id “X”?
10. • 3. It is a million dollar question that is boggling the internet
and Twitter including Google CEO Sundar Pichai. So Pichai
now wants to drop everything else and address this issue
first.
• This debate started when Thomas Baekdal, Founder of
Baekdel Media, sought a discussion on the matter, with a
tweet followed with pics.
• What am I talking about?
11.
12.
13. • 4.EXCERPTS FROM HINDU MYTHOLOGY
• A Hunter by the name of Jara entered the forest, where ‘X’ was
resting and was about to go into Yoga Samadhi. Jara the hunter
misunderstood the moving foot of “X” as a lurking deer and shot
a lethal arrow that pierced into his feet. As soon as the hunter
reached “X”, he realised his mistake and pleaded forgiveness.
“X” consoled him and told him that his death was inevitable .
• “X” also says that in his previous life he committed a sin by
killing someone “Y” and now he had to pay the price. As it turns
out, Jara the hunter was the very same person “Y” in his
previous birth, and that way the circle of Karma was completed.
• “X” died as a result of “Z’s” curse that was given to him 36 years
ago.
• Id “X”, “Y” and “Z”
• X&Z together 5 points and Y 5 points
• On pounce give all three correctly.
16. • 5. Face book has paid $10,000 reward to a Finnish
boy for finding a glitch in its picture sharing app
Instagram.
• Jani, a 10 year old whose last name was not
revealed is the youngest ever recipient of Fb’s “Bug
Bounty”, paid to users who find bug or weaknesses
in their platforms. Facebook said the glitch was
fixed in Feb and the reward was paid in March.
• What was the glitch all about?
17.
18. The loophole was found in a private application
programming interface that was not checking
whether the person deleting the comment was
the same user who posted it.
So Jani, could easily change the codes of Instagram
servers and force delete others comments and
captions.
19. • 6. Ashish Nehra, one of the long time servants of
Indian cricket who retired recently at the age of
38, has played under many captains.
• In International Cricket Ashish Nehra played
under 9 different captains. He played under
Mohammad Azharuddin, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid,
Gautam Gambhir, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble,
Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag and “X”
• Id “X”
• Hint: Think out of the box
20.
21. • HE PLAYED FOR ASIA XI, AGAINST AFRICA XI
INZAMAM-UL-HAQ
22. • 7. This town is mentioned in the Mahabharata as the
capital of Lord Krishna’s arch nemesis, King
Shishupala of the Chedis.
• In more recent times, this city was a strategic trade
centre and military outpost for the Mughals.
• While it was known for its vast fortresses, today it is
known by the gorgeous Sarees that bear its name.
• Hint: Rajmukar rao was seen selling those same
sarees, in the movie “Bareilly Ki Barfi”
• Id the town.
25. • 8. In 2013, The World Canine Organization took data
from 25 countries to determine the world’s most
popular dog breeds. Here are the list:
• ______________ (Most Popular)
• German Shepherd
• Poodle
• Chihuahua
• Golden Retriever
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Dachshund
• Beagle
26.
27.
28. 9. Anuj Dhar in his 2012 book “India’s biggest cover-up”
wrote about the detailed scam involving the _______
treasure estimated to be worth $700,000. Which treasure
and the person involved with it.
31. 10. A giant flower carpet made of “X” and “Y” is
displayed at the Grand Palace to celebrate the
Belgium-Japanese friendship in Brussels on 12th August,
2016. Id the flowers X&Y. Pics on next slide.
35. • 11. It has happened 4 times in total. Here is the list:
• Rik Coppens (Belgium vs. England 1957) – Belgian striker
Rik Coppens might have been the inventor of it along
with Andre Pitiers and they eventually won 8-3.
• Johan Cryuff and Jesper Olsen (Ajax vs. Helmond sport
1982) – They were leading 1-0 when this happened and
they won the match 5-0
• Thierry Henry and Robert Pires (Arsenal vs. Man City
2005) – When it went horribly wrong
• And then for the last time in 2015, when players “X” and
“Y” successfully did it against Celta Vigo.
• What am I talking about and who are “X” and “Y”.
• 1st part – 5points; X&Y together – 5 points
38. • 12. Which National Park located in the central region of India is the setting
of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”. The park derives its name from a
river of the same name that flows through the park almost dividing the
park in eastern and western halves.
• Hint: In the 2016 adaptation of the film, there is a dialogue exchange
between Mowgli and King Louie (The Orangutan), where King Louie asks
Mowgli: “Where are you from?” to which Mowgli says, “From the south of
the Jungle”, then Louie says, “Oh!! So you are from _______ (utters the
name of the district, the south portion of the national park is in)”.
39.
40.
41. • 13. When Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the daughter of former
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was named in the
2016 Panama Papers leak the country's highest court began
an investigation into the 43-year-old. Sharif's children were
linked to offshore companies in the British Virgin Islands
which were then used to purchase expensive property in
London, and the Pakistan federal investigation agency
believed the properties were bought with laundered money.
A report stated that she had disclosed her ties to the British
Virgin Island's firm in 2006 in a statement written in ”X”
font. But Microsoft only made the font publicly available in
2007, leading to speculation that the documents could have
been forged.
• Internet termed this scandal as “Fontgate”. Invented by
Lucas De Groot, he describes this font as “warm and soft
character”. It became the default font in Office for Mac
2016.
42.
43. • CALIBRI, NAWAZ SHARIF AND FONTGATE: HOW A
MICROSOFT TYPESET COULD BRING DOWN THE PAKISTANI
GOVERNMENT
CALIBRI FONT
44. • 14. While watching a Zakir Khan stand-up comedy
show, where he was explaining the emergence of
creativity from constraints a Marathi actor by the
name of Bharat Dabholkar, who used to be a
copywriter, struggled with both Hindi as well as
English came up.
• So what he did, was start playing in his strengths and
made a mix of English and Hindi, which gave rise to a
creative field in its own, for example – “Sun yaar,
can you please come here”.
• This form of creativity from Bharat Dabholkar gave
rise to something very popular today in India, in the
world of Business mixed with such creativity.
• What am I talking about?
47. • 15. Atsuko Nishida is credited behind creating the design of
“X” which was later finalized by artist Ken Sugimori.
Developer Junichi Masuda noted “X’s” name as one of the
most difficult to create due to an effort to make it appealing
to both Japanese and American audiences. “X” also happens
to be the mascot of the franchise it belongs to, and due to its
massive popularity, it has become an icon of Japanese pop
culture.
• “X” was chosen as the primary mascot in an attempt to appeal
female viewers and their mothers, and also the colour was
chosen as such, so that it was easily visible to children from a
distance and also the only competition to “X” with its colour
was “Winnie the Pooh”. Though the creator acknowledged
the character was relatively popular with boys and girls, he
said the idea to make it the mascot was not his and of the
entire team’s.
• Id this massively popular character “X”
48.
49.
50. • 16. An actor talking about his shooting experience in an upcoming film:
• “Kyunki Humare film me Jahaaz hain bade bade, purane zamaana ke; toh
usko samundaar me shoot karna bahut mushkil ho sakta hain, isiliye “X” ek
aisa desh hain (an island in Mediterranean sea) jaha par bahut saari
shooting hoti hain Pani ki. Waha pe ek paani ki talaab bana rakha hain; aur
is tareeke se jo ki samundar se mil jaaye (or like an infinity pool). Aur us
Talaab me bahut saare yantra hote hain, jo artificial waves create karte;
bade bade canons bane hue hain jinme paani bhare hue hain aur jo
samundar me toofan aur baarish create karte hain, shooting ke dauraan.
Isiliye humne waha pe shooting ki, jaha pe bahut saare bollywood filmo ki
shooting hoti hain”.
• Another actor revealed about the film, “It is a period film set in 1790’s and
the storyline is fictional and it revolves around a girl who is the lead
character.”
• “X” happens to be an archipelago (cluster of islands) in Mediterranean Sea
between Sicily and the North African Coast.
• Id the movie and “X”.
53. • 17. Narendra Modi has availed a scholarship for
students who along with being good in academics
also actively indulge in “X”.
• Termed as the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana,
students will be considered from 6th to 9th and
then 10 separately, those who are good graders as
well as, have indulged in the act of “X” and pass
through the “X” quiz as well. SPARSH stands for
Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude and
Research in ______ as a Hobby.
54.
55. • IT IS THE COLLECTION AND STUDY OF POSTAGE STAMPS
PHILATELY
56. • 18. Researchers have disproved the common belief that the
Ukranian “X” is the oldest and have put forward that the
Indian “X” found in MP is the oldest.
• The research findings also traces the routes through which
the “X” moved from India, one through the Tartar
Mongoloid route via Kamchatka to the Americas and the
other through the western land route to Finland,
Scandinavia, the British Highlands and Europe.
• They claim to have found evidence that the “X” was used in
ancient "seals", or emblems, and also mentioned in
scriptures called the Vedas.
• Archaeologists suggested these “X’s” are the oldest ever
discovered and pre-date the Harappan civilisation, which
thrived in the Indus Valley between about 3,300 and 1,300
BC.
• Id “X”
59. • 19. Below shown are two pics. One is the Caspar David
Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, which inspires the poster and
the other one is of a Penrose staircase or Infinite staircase which denotes
the theme. Both these pics together denote one movie. Name the movie
60.
61.
62. • 20. At present the “World’s Highest Railway Station” is situated in China
with the Xining-Golmud-Lhasa Railway line and the highest point being
Tanggula at 16,627 ft. It is followed by Peru with the Lima-huancayo Line
and the highest point being Ticilo at 15,843 ft.
• India takes up the 22nd position with Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and
Ghum being its highest point at 7,405 ft.
• However a proposed project coming up in a certain country would connect
the X-Y-Z Railway Line covering 498 kms. When this Railway line gets
started, it will be the “World’s Highest Railway Station” at an elevation of
17,582 ft. The status as of such is that:
• Survey – done
• Feasibility Report – done
• Submission to Govt. Institution for appraisal – done
• Approval by Govt. Institution – yes
• Land Acquisition – no
• Construction – no
• Which country is this Railway Line coming up?
65. • 21. While playing GTA Vice City 5, you would come across this house. This
house a fictional representation of a real house belonged to a very famous
man, who surprisingly has a Guinness Book of World Record for owning the
world’s largest collection of personal scrapbooks. Proper Pic in next slide.
69. • 22. The ____________________ Limit is now accepted to be approximately
1.4 times the mass of sun; any white dwarf (a small very dense star that is
typically the size of a planet) with less than this mass will stay a white
dwarf forever, while a star that exceeds this mass is destined to end its
life in that most violent explosions: A Supernova.
• After which Nobel Laureate in Physics was this limit named.
• Trivia: Due to his knowledge in Hydrodynamics, he was selected to work in
a big secretive project, whose location site is given in the pic.
• Id the man and the project he was part of.
72. • 23. As far as the Legend goes:
• Once upon a time, two sisters from heaven decided to
descend to the abode of clouds. They began their journey
together but ultimately only one sister reached Earth.
The second sister was lost along the way. Consumed by
grief for her lost sibling, the sister who reached
Meghalaya shed tears, which eventually formed the water
body “X”.
• However in much less legendary reality, the water body
was a man-made reservoir formed in 1965.
• The name of it in Khasi translates into “water from the
eyes” of “water of tears”.
75. • 24. The picture of 17 year-old Rawya abu Joma’a of
Gaza, an alleged victim of an Israeli attack was actually
taken by an award-winning American photo journalist
‘Heidi Levine’ in July, 2014.
• The picture is available on multiple news websites.
Rawya abu Joma’a 17, at Shifa hospital in Gaza city.
Rawya was wounded when two Israeli air strikes hit her
family’s apartment. Three of her cousins and sisters were
killed in the strike.
• How has she come into Indian context, in recent times.
76.
77. • Pakistan's ambassador to the UN, Dr Maleeha Lodhi, brandished the
Palestinian girl's photo in the UNGA and said, dramatically: "This is the
face of Indian democracy".
• India calling out that as a lie.
79. 25. Adolphe Quetelet – a
Belgian statistician
popularized the Bell curve
and the normal distribution.
However his search for the
‘average man’ in terms of
physique(weight and height),
led him to develop something
which went by the name of
‘Quetelet Index’ but is very
popular under a different
name today.
82. 26. In 1780 a Chinese gentleman called Yong
Atchew received a grant of land from Warren
Hastings, the then Governor general of Bengal, in
an area about 30 km from Kolkata.
His tomb still exists in this area named
Atchipur/Acchipur after him.
What did he start, which was the first of its kind in
this region and thus led to a ubiquitous word in
most Indian languages of the region?
85. 27. This video streaming site is the
brainchild of Jawed Karim, Steve
Chen and Chad Hurley, who were
the ex-workers of Paypal then. It is
currently owned by Alphabet Inc.
which also owns Google.